Giovanni Silva

Dr. Giovanni Silva


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

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18 August 2025 in Applied Sciences
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GSGiovanni Silva
Giovanni Silva
EBElisa Bortolamedi
Elisa Bortolamedi
MBMichelangelo Baldazzi
Michelangelo Baldazzi
FTFrancesco Toni
Francesco Toni
RORita Ortolano
Rita Ortolano
Federico BaronioFederico Baronio
Federico Baronio
Background: Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPSs) are rare lysosomal storage disorders characterized by multisystem involvement; notably, skeletal abnormalities known as dysostosis multiplex and varying degrees of central nervous system impairment. Accurate radiological evaluation is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective planning. This study aims to describe the clinical and radiological features of patients with MPS managed at our tertiary care center. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed clinical and radiological data from eight patients with confirmed MPS treated at S. Orsola University Hospital (Bologna, Italy) since 2000. Imaging included conventional radiography, supplemented by MRI and CT. The findings were analyzed by MPS subtype and correlated with clinical evolution and therapeutic interventions. A literature review complemented the analysis. Results: The cohort included one patient with MPS I, two with MPS II, one with MPS III, and four with MPS IV. Common skeletal findings were vertebral deformities, hip dysplasia, and shortening of long bones. Patients with MPS IV showed the most severe bone involvement, including pronounced platyspondyly and odontoid hypoplasia. Follow-up imaging demonstrated progression of bone and CNS pathology despite enzyme replacement therapy (ERT). Conclusions: Our findings underscore the pivotal role of imaging in MPS management. Tailored radiological protocols and multidisciplinary care are crucial for optimizing diagnosis and monitoring disease progression.